Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, has condemned the recent hike in International Passport fees, calling it yet another burden on ordinary Nigerians. In …
Nigeria
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EconomyGovernment PolicyLabour PartyNigeriaPolitics
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CBNEconomyForeign ExchangeNigeriaRemittances
Nigeria’s Diaspora Remittances Hit $600 Million Monthly, CBN Governor Says
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, has revealed that diaspora remittance inflow into the country has seen a significant increase, rising from $200 million to …
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Energy SectorGovernanceNigeriaOil & GasTransparency
NEITI, NNPC Ltd Form Committee to Boost Nigeria’s Extractive Sector Governance
The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd (NNPC Ltd) have agreed to establish a technical committee aimed at enhancing governance in Nigeria’s extractive …
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BusinessFinance & ServicesTechnologyTradeTransportation & Logisitics
DHL express and Fedex: Which is the ideal shipping service in Nigeria
In Nigeria’s fast-growing logistics market, two international names dominate conversations around courier and shipping services — DHL Express and FedEx. Both companies have decades of global experience, strong reputations, and …
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In 2025, a quiet revolution is happening in the beauty and skincare world. The focus is no longer only on the face. Across Nigeria and other parts of the world, …
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DevelopmentInfrastructureInnovationNigeriaPublic HealthPublic SafetyTechnology
Harnessing Wearable Technology to Improve Construction Safety in Nigeria
In Nigeria, many construction workers face daily dangers due to poor enforcement of safety rules and limited resources on worksites. Fatal accidents remain high, especially where heavy machines operate in …
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AfricaAgricultureDevelopmentEducationInnovationTechnology
Google to Invest $37m in AI Research, Startups, and Digital Skills Across Africa
Google has announced a major investment of $37 million aimed at supporting artificial intelligence (AI) innovation, education, and infrastructure across Africa. In a statement, the tech giant said the funding …
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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) says that Nigeria can unlock up to $500 billion in dormant agricultural and mineral assets if the country formalises the trading of commodities and …
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Popular social media app, TikTok, has removed over 3.6 million videos posted by Nigerian users between January and March 2025. The company said the videos were taken down for going …
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Banking, Finance & InvestmentBusinessBusiness PoliciesFinance & ServicesFintechNigeriaWestern Africa
Nigeria’s New Plan: Using NIN to Track All Unpaid Loans – What You Need to Know
The Nigerian Government has initiated a plan to change how people borrow money. Soon, every loan taken in Nigeria will be connected to the borrower’s National Identification Number (NIN). This …